With the local drought index soaring, a burn ban has been instituted for unincorporated areas of Osceola County.

Rain chances will rise on both Sunday and Monday as sea breezes develop.

It has been HOT and DRY across the Sunshine State for quite the extended period now.

It’s a weekend full of sunshine and heat.

Preparing before a hurricane arrives is key to keeping you and your loved ones safe during a storm.

The abnormally hot and dry weather throughout April is now catching up to residents in Central Florida as the latest U.S. Drought Monitor report shows that portions of the area have now entered extreme drought conditions.

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Our peninsula is plagued by mostly clear skies and VERY hot temperatures.

If your lawn’s starting to look a little crispy and your car’s been pollen-covered for weeks without a wash from Mother Nature, you’re not imagining things — Central Florida is in a serious dry spell.

Latest drought map highlights severe drought conditions emerging across parts of Central Florida.

One month ago, an EF-2 tornado tore through the Whispering Winds neighborhood in Longwood, turning quiet streets into a disaster zone.

We had another batch of strong storms flow across our area late yesterday evening. This was likely our last dose of good, but isolated rainfalls for a little bit

On Saturday evening, be sure to look into the sky for the “Pink Moon,” the fourth full moon of 2025.

A Fire Weather Watch goes into effect on Saturday

Central Florida is bracing for potential storms on Monday and near-record heat this weekend.

The water parks or the beach look like the optimal choice for this weekend in Central Florida with afternoon high temperatures cranking in the low 90s, but as our next rather unseasonably strong cold front approaches, thunderstorms and isolated severe weather are back in your forecast.

The mix of warm and cool air, combined with moisture from the Gulf, makes springtime weather highly unpredictable.

There are six lists of names that are used in a rotation and recycled every six years.

Get ready for a stormy Sunday in Central Florida.

Rain, strong storms move into Central Florida

A nice dry and breezy Friday is on tap as a large ridge of high pressure keeps conditions quiet.

Some homeowners in Sanford have been wondering why they've had trouble watering their lawns for more than a week.

April starts off with the conjunction of our moon and Mars in the evening sky.

With less than 70 days until the start of the next hurricane season, Seminole County is starting to update its floodplain management plan for the next five years.

The Northern Hemisphere’s vernal (spring) equinox can fall between March 19 and 21 while the fall equinox hits sometime between September 21 and 24.

On Monday afternoon, at 1 p.m. National Hurricane Center issued a SPECIAL Tropical Weather Outlook for an area of rotation in the subtropical Atlantic.

Staying mostly dry with pollen levels remaining high.

Don’t let the cool start fool you—plenty of sunshine will push temperatures into the comfortable mid-to-upper 70s by the afternoon, with clear skies and no rain in sight.

Stay informed about the Red Flag Warning in Central Florida and what it means for you, with dry conditions and wind gusts in the forecast.

Wildfire threat increasing in Central Florida

The ups and downs in the weather department continue.

From holding down property taxes on homes rebuilt after hurricanes to new post-storm rules for elections supervisors, the Florida House on Tuesday started moving forward with a proposal to address issues whipped up during the damaging 2024 hurricane season.

The first tropical weather outlook of the year is hot off the press from National Hurricane Center as a non-tropical area of low pressure attempts to build some tropical thunderstorm action in its vortex. Here's what you need to know; and this is not as rare as one would think.

Orlando International Airport continues its Spring Break rush this week after a ground delay stranded some travelers on Sunday.

As severe weather rolled through Central Florida on Sunday, travelers experienced delays at Orlando International Airport during the busy Spring Break travel period.

Sunday has been encompassed by discussions of severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes for central Florida. However, after this rather historic storm system which has wreaked havoc for millions across the country moves downrange, a marvelous rest of the spring break vacation is in store for those able to take advantage of the time off.

We’ve got windy, warm conditions to start the day with showers and thunderstorms rolling in later this afternoon and evening.

A severe weather outbreak is unfolding and ongoing for the Deep South having initially started for the Central Plains and the Midwest on Friday. Now that threat continues east and a decent handful of these stronger, more organized storms could reach Central Florida.

A strong late-winter front will approach Florida later this weekend, bringing a line of showers and storms with it.

We all knew it’d be a bit of a chore to either get up early or stay up late to see the lunar eclipse, but it’s evident some Central Floridians couldn’t miss it.

You’ll have to stay up late or get up early, but Central Floridians will soon have the chance to see a total lunar eclipse.

Spring is right around the corner, and Central Florida is already seeing a ton of different signals of its rapidly approaching arrival!

As the astronauts on Crew-10 prepares for their mission launch from Florida’s Space Coast, meteorologists are not only focused on the weather around the launch pad but also watching conditions hundreds of miles out in the Atlantic Ocean.

As certain weather patterns evolve across the northern hemisphere, will Florida see more tornadic storms in the next 30-60 days?

As families start to clean up debris and make plans to repair their homes in Whispering Winds, crews are out assessing the damage and clearing pathways in the neighborhood that was hit hardest by a severe storm Monday morning.

You’ll have to stay up late or get up early, but Central Floridians will soon have the chance to see a total lunar eclipse.

Today was a big and brutal morning for Central Floridians as we battled severe thunderstorms and tornadic activity.

After Monday morning’s tornadoes in Longwood, officials in Seminole County announced they are providing tarps to impacted residents, according to a social media post.

Photos are starting to come in from viewers around our area after a swath of rough weather brought severe storms and even a tornado touchdown in Seminole County.

It’s important to know the difference between them as you prepare to weather the storm where you live.

Central Florida is basking in warm and dry weather, just after the clocks jumped an hour forward.

An area of low pressure is currently forming over the southern plains, and is expected to rocket across the upper gulf coast line before moving across Central Florida.

A cold front is about to move through Central Florida, bringing increased rain chances and relief from the heat.

Let’s take a look at what’s ahead for the weather in our area as we officially spring into daylight saving time.

This means that the combination of low relative humidity and strong winds can lead to extreme fire behavior.

Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Central Florida, a program for low-income homeowners seeking recovery is now available.

A major dredging project to restore parts of Volusia County's beaches is getting ready to start.

For the last few months, you've probably heard a tremendous amount about snow, winter storms, cold fronts, and the infamous drought monitor. Today, we're witnessing the changing of the times, the "transition season" as its rightfully called. Spring is knocking on our doorstep, and it comes bearing gifts in the form of thunderstorms.

Chances for damaging winds, small hail and a very isolated tornado exist for many as we move through our Wednesday afternoon.

With the approach of our next potent storm system across the central and eastern U.S., the ingredients are there for a few of those same rather powerful thunderstorms to march their way into our area.

February 2025 turned out to be an unusually warm month for Central Florida, with temperatures consistently running above average.

This weekend is beautiful for central Floridians who may want to get outside, enjoy the attractions, or hit the beach. But later this week, as a storm system brews out west, rain and possible storms return for central Florida by Wednesday.

Central Florida is in for another gorgeous day with a touch of cooler weather, thanks to a weak frontal boundary.

Central Florida prepares for an approaching cold front and potential rain next week.

Catch the cosmic show as 7 planets align for a rare celestial event. A planetary alignment featuring seven planets will light up the evening sky on Friday, with Mercury joining Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Venus, and Saturn.

You’ll have to stay up late or get up early, but Central Floridians will soon have the chance to see a total lunar eclipse.

While some may have complained about all-day drizzle, the constant rainfall brought a few silver linings worth noting.

A unique storm system is forming in the gulf just to our west. Why is it unique and how much it really drives our rain chances up ahead.

Central Florida is gearing up for a weather shift as much-needed rain is expected early this week.

It looks like we’re in for a lovely couple of days before rain moves in on Monday.

Stay informed with the latest weather updates as a cold front brings a freeze warning and chilly conditions to Florida.

Cold vs. Wind Chill: Why meteorologists make a big deal about the difference

While most didn’t observe the 30-second shift, it does make Wednesday, Feb. 19, the first day of the year when the sun decided to rise before the 7 o’clock hour.

Some big fronts are slated to pass through our viewing area over the next few days. Will this be the final move of winter before we fully warm into the spring season?

During each liftoff and landing, several factors are in play affecting the intensity and duration of each sonic boom.

You might have heard the term “polar vortex” thrown around during the winter months, but what does it really mean and how does it affect us here in sunny Central Florida?

We're seeing highs in the 80s before colder air moves in later next week.

Gentlemen will start their engines an hour early on Sunday at the Daytona 500 as NASCAR prepares for weather issues.

If you're headed for the Daytona International Speedway early Sunday morning, you'll notice some clouds and building warmth ahead of our next front. Models are showing some interesting signals as of this morning, so let's crunch all the data together and get you ready for the Great American Race.

Central Florida must be done with with winter, right? Think again.

The science behind why you should not rely on high beams when the fog rolls in.

The Gulf is anomalously hot. Not warm, HOT! This will likely have implications on our weather through the rest of February and even beyond that. Could it be a sign of what's in store for the spring tornado season and the summer hurricane season?

Multiple storm systems are rapidly moving across the U.S. Because of this, we're going to see a lot of changes in only a few days here in Central Florida.

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Central Florida, known for its beautiful landscapes and sunny weather, is experiencing a rise in pollen levels due to the warmer days lately.

Central Florida is experiencing some delightful weather thanks to a ridge of high pressure.

Warm temperatures expected with high pollen levels continuing.

We're marching our way into February, which means the countdown to pre-season forecasts is on!

As we continue to warm moving into February, it appears latest trends suggest a classic "what goes up, must come down" type of event very soon with the next split of our polar vortex.

As of Groundhog Day, Phil did in fact predict another six weeks of winter regardless if the calendar states the season is over. But it looks like Florida may be entirely excluded from this based on the latest model trends.

Central Florida is set for a warm spell over the next few days.

A weak cold front moves through on Saturday.

We are fully pulling away from the biggest cold blast Central Florida has seen all winter long. And fast. Allergies are running rampant, so here's some info on how to help alleviate the struggle some.

With highs now climbing into the 70s, Central Florida is no longer in the top 10 for the coldest January on record

The arctic blast has long since dissipated, and for now, none of our computer models or long-range projections suggest another large outbreak is coming. We could receive some "cooler" air, dipping us into the upper 60s as we move through the first two weeks of February but... is winter just about over for us Floridians?

Looking back at the weather 39 years ago and how it impacted the Challenger launch, leading to one of the most tragic losses in space flight history.

After waking up with patchy fog across Central Florida Monday morning, the sunshine returns with vengeance as temperatures climb into the low 70s by the afternoon.

Even though it’s a chilly start to the day, daytime temperatures will rebound to about 70 degrees in Orlando.

Orlando isn't the only Florida city chilling out.

Central Florida residents, get ready to bundle up!